Safety Director

 

 

Job ID:  510258

 

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates.  Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.  Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.  Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

 

Overview and Impact

The Safety Director will handle all health and safety compliance efforts as well as maintain and establish processes and procedures to ensure the safety of our personnel and the environment. This position will be responsible for identifying training needs and developing training programs for employees. In addition they will work with business leaders and other key stakeholders to identify skill- and capability-building aligned with the company’s strategy.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Business Partner
  • Oversees the development, planning, and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures (chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention, and building safety) within the region.
  • Work alongside operation leaders to create and sustain a culture that values safety and environmental stewardship.
  • Ensures appropriate root cause analysis and corrective action is taken where health and safety hazards exist.
  • Conducts or directs facility inspections to identify potentially hazardous conditions and to ensure facility and procedural compliance with applicable regulations; recommends/implements appropriate corrective actions.
  • Represents sites during regulatory inspections and during routine periodic corporate audits. Prepares and executes action plan to close audit findings.
  • Maintains all required records applicable to safety, health and environmental compliance, up to but not limited to OSHA 300 Logs, MSHA specific standards, Incident Root Cause Investigations, SDS's, and chemical inventory.
  • Conducts annual training and development needs assessment, with an increased focus on hourly employees and new hires.
  • Create training strategies, initiatives, and materials and leads the development, execution, and measurement of skill- and capability-building programs.
  • Develop a sustainable business model that supports cross-training for front-line employees.
  • Contact and utilize outside vendors and resources as needed based on gaps.
  • Maintain a database of all training materials.
  • Partner with business leaders, HR and other key stakeholders to drive training and development agendas.

 

• Leader
  • Manages the safety team for multiple facilities.
  • Serves as point of contact and subject matter expert for emergency personnel.
  • Leads job hazard evaluations to assess employee health and safety risks and develop appropriate improvement plans.
  • Acts as liaison with CRH and drives all CRH Safety initiatives throughout the organization.
  • Ensure that all CRH Life Saving Rules are followed.

 

• Developer of Talent
  • Support the recruitment, development and diversity of current and future talent.
  • Promote ongoing coaching and feedback. Enhance and broaden skills.
  • Develop and maintain an environment that encourages excellence, accountability, communication, as well as personal development and growth, for all Safety employees
  • Additional duties as requested by management.

 

Qualifications

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